brushing

/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of cleaning or grooming something with a brush.
    • She gave her hair a quick brushing before leaving the house.
    • Regular brushing of your teeth prevents cavities.
    • A good brushing keeps your dog's coat shiny and healthy.
  2. A light, quick touch or contact while passing by.
    • I felt a brushing against my leg and looked down to see a cat.
    • A gentle brushing of his hand on hers made her smile.
    • The brushing of leaves against the window sounded like rain.
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to the act of brushing.
    • He followed a brushing routine every morning.
    • The brushing technique for oil paint requires a soft touch.
    • She bought a new brushing tool for her horse.
verb
  1. Present participle of brush: to clean, smooth, or apply with a brush.
    • They are brushing the dust off the old books.
    • He was brushing paint onto the fence carefully.
    • She is brushing her teeth before bed.
  2. To lightly touch something in passing.
    • The cat is brushing against my ankles.
    • Her sleeve was brushing the wet paint on the wall.
    • Leaves were brushing the car as we drove through the narrow lane.
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